One of the best ways to see Busan is from the water, and doing a yacht tour gives you a whole new perspective of the city. Tours with Yacht Tale Busan start at just around PHP659 per person, or around KRW16,000 or USD12, for a day trip, which makes it surprisingly affordable. There are also sunset and night tours that cost a bit mo…

When I visited Busan for the second time, I stayed longer and chose K-Guesthouse Premium Nampo 1, which I found to be a great balance of price, comfort, and convenience. For a budget-friendly accommodation, it checked most of the boxes I look for when traveling.  Here’s a breakdown of my experience. Location The location is one of t…

I came across Muguok on Tiktok, a restaurant in Seoul known for its North Korean–style samgyetang . With all the buzz online, I was curious to see if it really lived up to the hype. Spoiler: it does, but not without a bit of effort. North Korean-style samgyetang with side dishes The first time I tried to go, I made the rookie mista…

One day while walking around Dongdaemun, I heard some familiar voices and turned to see a TV screen outside a restaurant. They were playing an episode of Run BTS where the members were eating at the same restaurant, just in a different branch. I checked the menu posted outside and the prices looked pretty reasonable, so I told my AR…

Tucked away in the busy streets of Seoul is Donuimun Museum Village, which is a free outdoor museum that takes you back to what the city felt like in the 1960s to 1980s. Here you can walk through hanok houses, peek into retro-style shops, and step inside recreated spaces that feel frozen in time. What I love about this place is how …

Located along Cheonggyecheon-ro in Jongno, Niroumianguan is a noodle shop that has gained international attention thanks to its spot on the Michelin Guide. It’s not a flashy or elaborate restaurant   –  in fact, it’s quite modest, but that’s exactly the charm.  The menu is simple and focused, just like the space. The Beef Noodle Spe…